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The new year has arrived and whether you need a quick cup of coffee to help with your hangover or are craving a burger and some fries, diners will have plenty of options on New Year's Day this year.Consumers looking to grab a quick bite to eat or start the new year with some retail therapy are in luck, as most national grocery and retail chains will remain open on New Year's Day this year, as well as many restaurant chains.

Is McDonald's open or closed on New Year's Day 2026? Here's what to know

Viral video shows staff member knocked down by massive prop that bounced off platform toward audience at Hollywood StudiosFox News Flash top headlines for December 31Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com.A massive boulder prop veered off course during Disney World’s Indiana Jones stunt show Tuesday, striking a cast member who courageously tried to halt the rampaging prop.

Disney World cast member injured after massive boulder prop veers off track at Indiana Jones stunt show

WASHINGTON -- Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week with layoffs remaining low despite a weakening labor market.U.S. applications for jobless claims for the week ending Dec. 27 fell by 16,000 to 199,000 from the previous week’s 215,000, the Labor Department reported Wednesday. Analysts surveyed by the data firm FactSet forecast 208,000 new applications.

US applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week

The environmental journalist and granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy died Tuesday after revealing she had terminal cancer. Elaine Quijano reports.

Kennedy family mourns Tatiana Schlossberg

CHESTERTOWN — The Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company hosted its annual Christmas banquet and installation of officers the evening of Dec. 21.The master of ceremonies for the evening was shared by President Ben Coppage and Chief John "Otis" Darling.

Chestertown VFC honors members, installs 2026 officers

New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is scheduled to be arraigned Feb. 3 in Attleborough (Massachusetts) District Court on one count of assault and battery on a family/household member.The alleged assault occurred on Aug. 8, but the criminal complaint was not issued until Dec. 16 and was not publicly reported until Wednesday.

Former Alabama defensive tackle facing domestic-assault charge

The NFL regular season all comes down to this.The final postseason berths and seeding for the playoffs will be determined by the results of games on Saturday and Sunday, with two spots and four division titles still up for grabs. Also at stake: the top seeds in each conference, which come with an all-important first-round bye.

NFL Week 18 playoff scenarios: Who'll clinch last berths, top seeds?

Projections on the monument will run through Monday, depicting discovery, revolution, expansion and modern timesWATCH LIVE: America250 hosts New Year’s Eve art and light installation at Washington MonumentThe America250 event features a narrated projection program that appears at the top of each hour and runs approximately 20–25 minutes per cycle.

Washington Monument to become ‘birthday candle’ as US marks start of 250th year

Figure represents significant expansion on earlier estimates as effort draws resources away from other DoJ casesThe US justice department is believed to be reviewing more than 5m pages of documents relating to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein – an effort that is drawing resources away from existing cases, according to the New York Times.

US justice department reportedly reviewing more than 5m pages of Epstein files

Kim Kardashian and her most recent ex-husband, Kanye West, reportedly spent Christmas 2025 together for the sake of their four kids.The Skims co-founder and the “All of the Lights” rapper were “cordial with each other” over the holidays last week and are peacefully co-parenting their children: North, 12, Saint, 10, Chicago, 7, and Psalm, 6, sources told TMZ.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West reunite for Christmas with their kids after bitter years-long feud: report

Donald Trump's favorability has plummeted in New York state according to polling data discussed by CNN analyst Harry Enten, who said the President is like a 'garbage dump'CNN came to a standstill after Donald Trump was dealt a crushing blow over his polling numbers in New York state.

CNN grinds to a halt to deliver 'crushing' announcement about Donald Trump

When Draco the dog arrived at Miami-Dade Animal Services (MDAS) three years ago, he was in the most-distressing condition—but now everything has changed.Draco originally came to MDAS back in July 2021. His life before then is something of a mystery. "Very little is known about Draco’s life prior to coming into our care," Gabriella Dominguez, public information officer at MDAS, told Newsweek.

Starving Dog Arrived at Shelter Full of Fear—3 Years on He’s Unrecognizable

New Year's Eve events across the world have been cancelled by local authorities due to safety fears, meaning tens of thousands have had their plans thwartedNew Year's Eve celebrations around the world have been scrapped due to major concerns from local authorities and governments..The moves have seen the plans of tens of thousands for this evening thwarted, with fireworks, parties and other live events among those cancelled in the run up to December 31.

New Year's Eve events cancelled around world as chilling warning issued - full list

Olympic icon Greg Louganis returned to the United States for the holidays — but the American diving legend didn’t stick around for long after announcing his big life change earlier this year.Louganis, 65, traveled to Hawaii to visit his family — including his father, sisters and brother — for a quick visit before heading back to Panama, his current home.

Olympic Legend Greg Louganis Gives Life Update After Selling Medals and Leaving United States

The original poster said her husband works a blue collar job while she's a stay at home momNEED TO KNOWA pregnant mom isn't sure what to do when her husband tells her he doesn't feel supportedThe original poster said she hasn't been able to do a lot of her housework since she's been pregnant

Mom 'Worked Very Hard' to Get Pregnant with Baby No. 2. Now, Her Husband Tells Her He 'Doesn't Feel Supported'

Thomas Noguchi was the coroner who carried out Marilyn Monroe's autopsy when she died on August 4, 1962, and he's now spoken out about the findings in the reportMarilyn Monroe was found dead inside her California home when she was just 36 years old.The Hollywood star died on August 4, 1962, with her death being ruled a suicide.

Marilyn Monroe's coroner says 'alarm bells went off' over shock autopsy findings

Photos circulated on social media Monday, Dec. 29 showing British boxing star Anthony Joshua and two of his close friends. The three men were together earlier in the day, too, during a car accident in Nigeria.Joshua, the former world heavyweight champion who suffered minor injuries in the two-vehicle crash, was the only one of the men to survive.

Anthony Joshua car crash: Who died in accident that injured boxer?

Social media users have been left sobbing after a pet owner shared her cat’s heart wrenching goodbye to his canine best friend in a series of pictures that have quickly gone viral.The emotional pictures shared on Reddit earlier in December by u/tropicalgenie, show the special bond between the cat, 10-year-old Ollie, and his late sibling and best friend, 11-year-old Toby, who recently passed after being diagnosed with lymphoma four months ago.

Tears at How Cat Who Always ‘Needed a Paw On’ Dog Sibling Says Last Goodbye

BENTON TOWNSHIP — A Piketon man was killed after being struck by a car on Friday.The Portsmouth post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol received a call at 11:26 a.m. of a serious injury crash involving a pedestrian on State Route 124 near mile post 11.Police said a black 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe, driven by John W. Jarrell 45, of Ironton, was traveling eastbound on State Route 124 and struck Daniel James Diacos 71, of Piketon, who was a pedestrian crossing the roadway.

Pedestrian killed in Pike County crash

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WKRC) - A father who threw his 8-month-old son against a wall because he was losing at an NBA video game, leaving the child with six broken ribs and a broken collar bone, was sentenced to over a decade in prison.Jalin White, 22, was arrested in November 2024 after the mother of his child rushed their 8-month-old baby to the hospital when she arrived home to find that he was twitching and barely breathing, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Law & Crime.

Dad who threw 8-month-old at wall because he was losing at NBA video game learns sentence

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Countries across the globe are beginning to usher in 2026.The Pacific island nation of Kiribati was the first to ring in the new year, while Alaska and Hawaii will be among the last places to say goodbye to 2025.New ZealandAt 6 a.m. ET, New Zealand was one of the first countries to reach 2026, ringing in the new year with a fireworks display.

New Year's 2026: Celebrations around the world

President Donald Trump said on social media Wednesday that he is removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland.“We will come back, perhaps in a much different and stronger form, when crime begins to soar again — Only a question of time!” Trump said in a Truth Social post.

Trump says he's removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland

President Donald Trump has delayed new tariff increases on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities for a year to 2027, according to a White House statement.The American president signed a proclamation hours before the end of 2025, postponing the tariffs hikes on these items, which were originally due to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Trump postpones tariff hikes on furniture, kitchen cabinets for a year

ReBoost Nasal Spray is being recalled over yeast/mold and microbial contamination.Using the recalled products may have serious adverse health consequences.Read on for details on the specific lot affected by the recall.Nasal spray can be an effective way to relieve congestion and sinus pressure, but a recently recalled product may end up causing problems rather than helping.

Nasal Spray Recalled Over Mold, ‘Life-Threatening Infection’ Concerns, FDA Reports

I've never wanted a piece of news to be less true. Popular dairy brand Cabot Creamery issued a recall on almost 2,000 pounds of its Extra Creamy Premium Sea Salted Butter due to contamination with elevated levels of coliform. What is coliform, you may ask? Well, you may regret that question.

Check Your Fridge—Major Brand Recalls Butter Due To 'Fecal Contamination'

ByLois MackenzieLois MackenzieLois Mackenzie is a freelance reporter at Mashable. Over the years she has written for many publications, covering everything from the local news to the best pair of running shoes. You can find bylines in publications including Fit&Well, Metro, and Coach magazine, usually covering deals on everything from earbuds to TVs, or guides on how to beat your half marathon time.

Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on January 1

Start your New Year’s resolution by leveling up your fitness routineThe new year is here, and for many that means new fitness goals or even new routines. We rounded up treadmills, exercise bikes, dumbbells and more to kick-start your routine. From 33% off a folding walking pad to an extremely roomy Adidias gym bag, these fitness essentials are definitely worth checking out.

New year fitness deals: up to 42% off walking pads, weights and more

You have a Lexus and they gave you a Chevy as a loaner?A woman says she has been filling her loaner vehicle with “87 octane” gas for her 1.5-hour commutes as payback for her Lexus dealership taking too long to repair her car.On Dec. 4, a Lexus owner (@lindamayorral) posted a TikTok, which has amassed 1.3 million views as of Saturday, showing that she has been filling her loaner car with the cheapest gas.

‘1.5-Hour Commute?’: Woman Says Lexus Dealership Is Holding Her Lexus ‘Hostage’. Then She Gets Revenge On Her Loaner Chevy

Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist who campaigned on a promise to tackle the affordability crisis in one of America’s most expensive cities, was sworn in as New York City’s 112th mayor early Thursday.Mamdani, a 34-year-old immigrant from Uganda, makes history as the city’s first Muslim mayor, first South Asian mayor and the youngest mayor to hold the high-profile office in more than a century.

Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as mayor of New York City

Officials are investigating a threat at the Kansas City International Airport in Missouri Wednesday, according to local news outlets citing a statement from the City of Kansas City.The city's department of aviation said in a statement to KCTV that they were responding along with the FBI to a potential threat.

FBI Investigates Threat at Kansas City International Airport: What We Know

With Martha Stewart’s space-saving cork liner, every knife finds its place –keeping your kitchen neat, stylish, and stress-free for 2026With the arrival of the new year comes the inevitable urge to get a little more organized – and, often, this starts with the kitchen.

Martha Stewart’s Clever Knife Drawer Trick Solves a Problem Every Small Kitchen Has

NEW YORK (AP) — Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City just after midnight Thursday, taking the oath of office at an historic, decommissioned subway station in Manhattan.Mamdani, a Democrat, was sworn in as the first Muslim leader of America’s biggest city, placing his hand on a Quran as he took his oath.